What is a dissident? In an autocracy, standing against the rulers could mean harassment, prison, torture, even death.

Thailand is a significant nation that is known for its scenic beauty and heritage. But, apart from being a tourist attraction ...

The first clash on Thursday morning took place near the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple along the border of Thailand's Surin ...

The five ‘Stans’, independent nations since 1991, are influenced by their neighbours, but distinctive and fascinating.

Central Asia has been a bellwether of the Sino-Russian relationship. Russia accounts for almost all of Kazakhstan’s imported ...

Central Asia is undergoing a fundamental shift in its geopolitical structure, marked by a rapid strategic convergence with China. This reflects a deeper transformation ...

Across Kazakhstan, and more broadly in Central Asia, an evolving censorship achieved by various means -- from algorithmic ...

In the last two months, dozens of Russian regions have been hit by cellphone connectivity outages. Officials say such ...

Over 130 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

Large swaths of Texas remain in severe to exceptional drought — the three highest categories — including the Texas Hill Country, which saw the greatest devastation from last week's flash flood ...